Wednesday 29th and Friday 31st August Preston Park Museum & Grounds


Get Crafty! Wet Felt Poppies 10am-3.30pm. Free with museum admission. For more information, www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or 01642 527375.


Pirates of the Parkrun!! FREE event. Cook’s 250 departure anniversary - to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of Captain Cook departing on his first great voyage of Discovery on 27th August 1768. All park runners will be encouraged to dress up as a pirate for the run. 9am. Discount voucher for the museum for all parkrun participants on this date. Remember to register for this weekly free timed, family friendly 5k run at www.parkrun.org.uk


Saturday 25th August Stewart Park, Middlesbrough


Vintage vehicle display. 10am-4pm.


Saturday 25th August Darlington Town Centre


Blockbuster Summer - Jurassictastic Join Castlegate for a ROARING time as a prehistoric guest visits for plenty of Jurassic japes! 10am – 3pm. FREE. www.facebook.com/Castlegateshoppingcentre


Saturday 25th August Castlegate Shopping Centre, Stockton


Charity Family Fun Day Lots of fun and entertainment including Leisure Time North East Giant inflatables,20+ stalls, Mascots, Face painting, Tombola, Raffle, Animals, The Barn Childcare Experience, Involve Bus, Go karts, Fairground rides, Pet Mania Alpacas and Refreshments. 12 noon – 5pm. Entry £1 adults 50p Children. Free ice cream cone for children under 12 years old with entry. Raising funds for three Teesside Cancer Charities. Contact Cheryl on 07756116023.


Sunday 26th August Elmwood Community Centre, Green Lane. Stockton


Get Crafty! Tissue-Paper Poppies 10am-3.30pm. Free with museum admission. www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or 01642 527375.


Monday 27th August Preston Park Museum & Grounds


Have-a-go Archery The Whitby Company of Archers are here to give Robin Hoods and future Olympic champions alike some hands-on instruction. Once you have paid, you can have as many goes as you like during the day. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age: 5. Booking not required, drop in any time. Call 01439 772738 or go to www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/events Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: Adult: £4.50 Child: £4.50.


Monday 27th August The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB


Little Boots: Discovering Dinosaurs Be transported 165 million years back in time when dinosaurs roamed the land! Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 3. Booking essential. Online booking available at northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com or call 01439 772738. Time: 10:30am – 12 noon. Cost: Adult: Free Child: £4.50.


Tuesday 28th August The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB


Young Explorers: Minibeast Safari Search the grounds for bugs and beasties and make a lacewing lodge to take away. Please bring an empty 2-litre plastic drinks bottle. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 6. Booking essential. Online booking available at northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com or call 01439 772738 for more information. Time: 1:30pm – 3pm. Cost: Adult: Free Child: £4.50.


Tuesday 28th August The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB


Model Making Fun! Be inspired by The BFG in Pictures exhibition to create a large 3D model street complete with a Big Friendly Giant! The completed artwork will be displayed in the Museum. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal admission applies. Free to pass holders. 10.30am- 4pm. www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk


Tuesday 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st August The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Dl12 8NP


Craft Activities – Summer Clear Out! They’re clearing out the craft cupboards. Come and see what you can find in there and join a wide range of craft activities to suit all ages, interests and abilities. Cost varied. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 10am – 3:30pm. Call 01642 479500 for more information.


Tuesday 28th August & Thursday 30th August 2018 Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, TS10 5NW


Hairy McClary (under 5s) Join the rangers for the Story telling of Hairy McClary followed by some arts and crafts activities linked to the story. Sessions require pre-booking with sessions taking place at 10am and 11am. Meet: The Visitors Centre, Albert Park, Cost £1.50 Call Albert Park Visitors Centre 01642 819808.


Tuesday 28th August Albert Park, Middlesbrough


Whatever You Want To Be… Make yourself a medal! FREE children’s craft event. 10am-3pm. Facebook.com/parkwaycoulbynewham www.parkwayshopping.co.uk


Wednesday 29th August Parkway Shopping Centre, Coulby Newham


Fantastic Flying Machines Helicopters, rockets, kites and gliders. Have a go at making them and design your very own flying machine. Cost £2 per child. 1-3pm. For more information call 01642 459629.


Wednesday 29th August Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park, Normanby


Saturday 1st September Cleveland Street, Redcar


Sea Life


Wednesday 29th August Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum, TS13 4AP


In the morning (10.30-11.45am) pop in and enjoy some sea life animal crafts. Then in the afternoon meet at the museum at 12.15pm for a walk to the rock pools on Skinningrove Beach. Hunt for seaweed, crabs and other animals on this very low tide. Wellies strongly advised. Free events, donations welcome. No need to book. 01287 642877.


Little Red Riding Hood (under 5s) Join the rangers for the Story telling of Little Red Riding Hood followed by some arts and crafts activities linked to the story. Sessions require pre- booking with sessions taking place at 10am and 11am. Meet: The Visitors Centre, Albert Park, Cost £1.50 Call Albert Park Visitors Centre 01642 819808.


Thursday 30th August Albert Park, Middlesbrough


Bird Mosaics Get crafty with the Rangers and create a mosaic of your favourite bird. Cost £2 per child. 1-3pm. For more information call 01642 496430.


Thursday 30th August Locke Park, Redcar


Geocaching Treasure Hunt Join the Cleveland Way National Trail, the National Trust and the National Park on a hunt for hidden treasure. Using one of the GPS units, enjoy a 2-3- mile walk searching for clues and goodies in hidden boxes along the way. You pay a charge (per family) for the GPS unit, plus a refundable deposit. The route takes about 2 hours to complete and you can just turn up on the day. Not accessible by wheelchair. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Dogs welcome but must be kept on a lead.


Thursday 30th August The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB


Primrose Bell Market Redcar’s independent market! Featuring lots of makers, artisans, live music, drink and family fun. 10am-4pm. Free.


Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd September Head of Steam, North Rd Station, Darlington, DL3 6ST


Darlington Model Railway Club – Annual


Exhibition 2018 10am – 4pm Saturday & Sunday. Layouts of gauges, most gauges and periods. The A1 TRUST will be open to visitors on Saturday 1st September. Adults: £6, Concessions: £5.50, Children: £3, Family: £15. Tel: 01748 818234 for more info.


Sunday 2nd September Hurworth Grange, Darlington


Children’s Miniature Train Rides (steam and electric). 10am-1pm.


Sunday 2nd September Preston Park Museum & Grounds


Walled Garden Feast Celebrate harvest time with us in the Walled Kitchen Garden and Orchard by sampling and purchasing the produce. 10am-4pm. Free with museum admission. www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or 01642 527375.


Sunday 2nd September Kirkleatham Museum, , Redcar, TS10 5NW


Walks at Kirkleatham Museum 2018 Stewart Ramsdale - Kirkleatham: The Church, Mausoleum and Village. A programme of guided walks around Kirkleatham Village. All walks commence at the entrance of Kirkleatham Museum at 1pm and last 1.5 hours. £1 per person.


Tuesday 4th September Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, TS10 5NW


Talks at Kirkleatham Museum 2018 The Kirkleatham Estate – its historic buildings past and present by Phil Philo. The Museum invites


All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking not required, drop in any time. Call 01439 772738 or go to www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/events Time: 10.30am – 4pm. Cost: Family £5, plus £20 deposit.


Friday 31st August Hartlepool Power Station Visitor Centre


Card Crafting Free card crafting session at the Visitor Centre, from 1-2pm. Spaces are limited so booking is essential on 01429 853582 or email hartlepoolsitetours@edf- energy.com to book your session.


42www.primarytimes.co.uk/teesside 9th July 2018 – 2nd September 2018


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